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Tutus Two Ways

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Introduction

Put together a sponge tutu costume in a snap with this easy how-to from TV crafter Hosanna Houser, developed for our Dollar-Store Costume Challenge. If you have a bit more time, try the curled-ribbon variation.

materials

Large cylinder vase or canister

Elastic headband

Colorful mesh body sponges

Scissors

steps

Stretch elastic headband over a large cylinder vase or canister, which will act as the "dress form."

Pull a mesh sponge apart; cut into strips.

Fold a strip in half, making a loop. Place loop over waistband; thread ends through loop and pull through.